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Tottenham Hotspur will face Aston Villa in the Premier League this Sunday, promising an exciting matchup.
Spurs recently suffered a 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace but rebounded with a 2-1 victory over Manchester City in the Carabao Cup midweek.
In their last two outings, Villa managed a 1-1 draw against AFC Bournemouth but fell 2-1 to Palace in the EFL Cup.
Paul Merson noted that Villa’s recent result was disappointing but believes Unai Emery’s team will find the net against Spurs. He emphasized that a loss for Spurs would be a significant setback, potentially allowing Villa to create an eight-point lead over them.
Merson predicts a 2-1 win for Villa, stating: “That exit would have definitely been disappointing for Villa, but I still back them to beat Tottenham. Villa’s high line might face challenges against Spurs, but I believe they will score. A loss would be a big blow for Tottenham in their Champions League qualification hopes. If Villa wins, they can establish an eight-point gap, which could jeopardize Spurs’ chances of finishing fourth. I think Villa has more to offer than Tottenham and expect them to win.”
Both teams are under pressure to achieve consistent results in the Premier League while juggling European commitments. Spurs’ win against Manchester City should boost their confidence, and they’ll need to maintain that form at home against Villa.
Micky van de Ven will miss this critical match for Spurs, but Postecoglou was encouraged by Radu Dragusin’s performance in the last game. Dragusin will need to step up in Van de Ven’s absence.
Villa, strong in the Champions League, will aim to bounce back from their recent results, as they possess the quality to secure a positive outcome away from home.
